Bharti Airtel

Kenya - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband - Statistics and Analyses

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Donnerstag, November 15, 2018
Vodafone, Nairobi, Telkom Kenya, Finserve Africa Limited, Safaricom, Economy of Kenya, Economy of Africa, Economy of India, Bharti Airtel, Airtel Africa, Telkom

In parallel, the sector's regulator has reduced interconnection tariffs and implemented a range of regulations aimed at developing further competition.

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  • In parallel, the sector's regulator has reduced interconnection tariffs and implemented a range of regulations aimed at developing further competition.
  • Several fibre infrastructure sharing agreements have been forged, and as a result the number of fibre broadband connections almost tripled in the year to September 2017.
  • The mobile market has continued to grow steadily, supported by a mobile subscriber base of about 41 million by early 2018.
  • Companies mentioned in this report:
    Telkom Kenya, Jamii Telecom, Access Kenya (Dimension Data), Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC), Kenya Pipeline Corporation (KPC), Wananchi, Safaricom, Bharti Airtel, MTN, Liquid Telecom, Safaricom, Essar Telkom Kenya, Mobile Pay (Tangaza Pesa), Zioncell Kenya, Finserve Africa (Equitel), Kenya Data Networks (KDN), SimbaNet, Africa Online, Swift Global, Internet Solutions Kenya (InterConnect), Gilat Satellite Networks, Afsat Communications, Inmarsat, Indigo Telecom (Thuraya), Nation TV (NTV).

Ghana - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband - Statistics and Analyses

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Donnerstag, November 15, 2018
Vodafone, Economy, Business, Telecommunications in India, Bharti Airtel, Millicom, Airtel Africa, MTN Group, Average revenue per user, Telecommunications in Ghana, Zero-rating

Ghana Telecom was acquired by the Vodafone Group in 2009 and rebranded as Vodafone Ghana.

Key Points: 
  • Ghana Telecom was acquired by the Vodafone Group in 2009 and rebranded as Vodafone Ghana.
  • It is the principal fixed-line provider and also the third largest player in the mobile services sector, after MTN and AirtelTigo, formed from the merger of Airtel Ghana and Tigo Ghana.
  • Ghana has one of the most vibrant mobile markets in Africa, with competing operators including the regional heavyweights MTN Ghana, Vodafone Ghana and AirtelTigo.
  • Nevertheless, there is enormous potential in mobile broadband services, both in terms of subscriber additions and in mobile data ARPU.

RGK Mobile to Provide Direct Carrier Billing to Vodafone Romania Subscribers

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Mittwoch, November 7, 2018
Vodafone, Mobile technology, Technology, Economy, RGK Mobile, RGK, Bharti Airtel

Company will provide uniquely quick, simple and secure carrier billing for high-value mobile services - enhancing Vodafone revenues and customer loyalty

Key Points: 
  • Company will provide uniquely quick, simple and secure carrier billing for high-value mobile services - enhancing Vodafone revenues and customer loyalty
    RGK Mobile , a leading global provider of mobile carrier payment solutions, today announced that it will provide carrier billing services to Vodafone Romania's subscribers.
  • The agreement with Vodafone, which came into force on 1stOctober 2018, joins a growing list of recent, similar agreements signed by RGK Mobile with Swisscom , Sunrise , Airtel , all of Norway's mobile operators and others.
  • RGK Mobile offers mobile carriers a complete suite of payment technologies, connecting them directly to leading service providers.
  • For Vodafone Romania, RGK will initially handle billing for mobile services that include Wellness (a fitness app), LetMeDance (a dancing tutorial), SunnyGames (a game portal) and a fitness service for renowned personal trainer Lazar Angelov.

Tanla Retains Former Airtel CEO Sanjay Kapoor as Senior Advisor and Mentor for its Growth Strategy

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Montag, Oktober 29, 2018
Telecommunications in India, Economy of India, TANLA, Bharti Airtel, Airtel Africa, Kapoor, India

After Airtel, Kapoor assumed the role of the Chairman at Indian handset maker Micromax in 2014, for nearly a year.

Key Points: 
  • After Airtel, Kapoor assumed the role of the Chairman at Indian handset maker Micromax in 2014, for nearly a year.
  • He was recently appointed as a Board member of Saudi Telecom, and also advises multiple early stage companies on Strategy.
  • Sanjay Kapoor said, "Tanla is a high potential telecom solutions company led by an ingenious entrepreneur, Uday Reddy.
  • I am pleased to assist Uday and team to develop Tanla as an undisputed leader in Cloud Communication space."

Tanla Announces Appointment of Sriram Vinjamuri as Chief Operating Officer

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Montag, Oktober 22, 2018
TANLA, Telecommunications in India, Economy of India, Bharti Airtel, Airtel Africa, Cloud computing, Science and technology in India

Tanla Solutions Ltd (NSE: TANLA) has today announced the joining of Sriram Vinjamuri asChief Operating Officer.

Key Points: 
  • Tanla Solutions Ltd (NSE: TANLA) has today announced the joining of Sriram Vinjamuri asChief Operating Officer.
  • Sriram is a high impact leader with nearly two decades experience in Indian telecom and an overall experience of 25 years.
  • In the past, Sriram worked with Airtel, Nestle, BPL, and Tanla where he made a significant impact through his proven business planningand sales strategy deployment.
  • "Excited to be part of Tanla at the cusp of transforming into the 'leading enterprise cloud communications provider' globally.

Yatra Announces the Signing of Airtel as a Corporate Travel Customer

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Freitag, Oktober 5, 2018
Economy, Travel management, Yatra, Travel, OpenTravel Alliance, Business travel, Gurgaon, Bharti Airtel, Corporate travel management, Expedia Group

GURUGRAM , India and NEW YORK, October 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --

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  • GURUGRAM , India and NEW YORK, October 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --
    Yatra Online, Inc. (NASDAQ: YTRA) (OTCQX: YTROF), India's largest Corporate Travel services provider and one of India's leading online travel companies, today announced the addition of Airtel, to its growing corporate customer base.
  • Yatra aims to offer just that - an enhanced, hassle-free, policy-compliant and efficient platform for all business travel needs.
  • Yatra is the largest corporate travel service provider in India and has revolutionized the way companies plan and monitor business travel and expenses.
  • Ltd. which is based in Gurugram,Indiaand isIndia'sleading Corporate Travel services provider with over 700 Corporate customers and one ofIndia'sleading online travel companies and operates the website Yatra.com.

Sri Lanka - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband - Statistics and Analyses

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Donnerstag, Oktober 4, 2018
Bharti Airtel, Vodafone, Dialog Axiata, Economy of Asia, Hutch, Asia, Technology, Etisalat, Sri Lanka Telecom, Mobitel, Dialog Broadband Networks, Airtel Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has seen a very strong increase in mobile broadband penetration over the past six years, driven by a rising level of 4G mobile subscribers.

Key Points: 
  • Sri Lanka has seen a very strong increase in mobile broadband penetration over the past six years, driven by a rising level of 4G mobile subscribers.
  • Fixed broadband penetration in Sri Lanka remains very low mainly due to the dominance of the mobile platform.
  • Sri Lanka has seen a very strong increase in mobile broadband penetration over the past five years.
  • Companies mentioned in this report:
    SLT (Sri Lanka Telecom), Mobitel, Dialog Axiata; Etisalat Sri Lanka; Hutchison Lanka; Bharti Airtel Lanka; SLT, Lanka Bell, Suntel.

Tata Elxsi Extends Alliance With Airtel to Deliver an Engaging Digital Platform on Internet TV

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Freitag, September 14, 2018
Bharti Airtel, Economy of India, Telecommunications in India, Television, Airtel Africa, airtel digital TV, Airtel Sri Lanka, Elxsi, Airtel Bangladesh, Big V Telecom

Tata Elxsi today announced that it has extended its partnership with Airtel's DTH service arm - Airtel Digital TV, to deliver an engaging digital platform for customers.

Key Points: 
  • Tata Elxsi today announced that it has extended its partnership with Airtel's DTH service arm - Airtel Digital TV, to deliver an engaging digital platform for customers.
  • As part of this, Tata Elxsi will build the application software for the company's innovative hybrid set-top-box, Internet TV.
  • Tata Elxsi is showcasing latest innovations in Digital TV and OTT at IBC 2018, Amsterdam this year.
  • Airtel is a leading Direct-To-Home (DTH) paid TV service provider in India and offers services under the Airtel TV brand.

Ruckus Wi-Fi Technology Supports Facebook's Express Wi-Fi Initiative, Deploying Hotspots in Africa, India, and Indonesia

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Dienstag, August 28, 2018
Wi-Fi, Wireless networking, Network access, Computing, Information and communications technology, Bharti Airtel, Express Wi-Fi, Facebook, Wireless, Wireless access point, Ruckus Wireless

Operators participating in Facebook's Express Wi-Fi initiative will deploy the Ruckus virtual SmartZone controllers and certified indoor/outdoor Wi-Fi access points in high-traffic public areas in Africa, India, and Indonesia.

Key Points: 
  • Operators participating in Facebook's Express Wi-Fi initiative will deploy the Ruckus virtual SmartZone controllers and certified indoor/outdoor Wi-Fi access points in high-traffic public areas in Africa, India, and Indonesia.
  • Ruckus products are currently deployed in Express Wi-Fi installations in Tanzania, Nigeria, and other developing nations.
  • "Express Wi-Fi is part of Facebook's initiative to help bring more people online globally," said Guy Mordecai, Product Lead for Express Wi-Fi, Facebook.
  • "We're excited to launch the Express Wi-Fi Certified program and have Ruckus as one of our initial partners.

NEW Facebook Comment Battle for Kenyans Abroad Who Want to Win a Mobile Top-up for Someone in Kenya around Mother's Day

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Freitag, Mai 11, 2018
Vodafone, Safaricom, Geography of Africa, Economy, Africa, Bharti Airtel, Kenya

Everyone is invited to leave a comment to the pinned post on May 9, to enter the contest.

Key Points: 
  • Everyone is invited to leave a comment to the pinned post on May 9, to enter the contest.
  • The giveaway is a free mobile top up for a mom or some other important person in Kenya the winner can send to.
  • The top up prize, like any mobile recharge on TelephoneKenya.com for someone in Kenya, takes seconds to reach the destination number in Kenya, whether Safaricom or Airtel.
  • It is almost every month that extra calling credit or mobile credit transfers are offered to Kenyans who join these Facebook challenges.